1 / 14Rossignol WHOOPEE Helmet
Pre-order · Ships September 2026
Description
Rossignol's Whoopee is a kids ski and snowboard helmet built as a first, everyday lid — certified protection and a hand-tuned fit for $69.95, without the extras of the pricier models above it in the line. The outer shell is polycarbonate, bonded to the foam in Rossignol's "Glue On" hybrid so the lid stays light like an in-mold helmet while wearing like a hardshell. It meets the CE and ASTM marks a children's snow helmet is tested against — protection that lowers risk rather than promising it.
Fit is tool-free: a rear R-Fit dial turns by hand to snug the cradle over a beanie and hold it level. Inside, the Velvet & Mesh padding lifts out for washing; outside, soft ear pads plus a plain clip buckle keep it familiar. The vents stay open all the time to shed warm, moist air — welcome on spring laps, though there is nothing to close on a bitter morning. Goggles are needed, as there is no built-in visor.
The saving shows in the step-up gear the Whoopee leaves out. Its liner foam is Multi-Layer Face Foam, a comfort layer at the face — the repeat-impact EPP foam and roll chinpad belong to the dearer Whoopee Impacts — and there is no MIPS here. For a family that wants a tested, easy-fitting starter helmet and can skip the rotational system, that is a fair trade. Note the Whoopee ships as the helmet alone: check your child's head against the size range shown, and we can help you confirm the size if you are unsure.
Details
- Type
- Helmet
- Vendor
- Rossignol
- SKU
- RKPHI02-0XS
Lavender / 0XS
Rossignol Whoopee Kids Ski & Snowboard Helmet
Whoopee family · 26/27
Technology
Glue On Shell
A polycarbonate outer shell bonded to the foam liner at key points — molded separately, then glued together. Rossignol uses it to pair the low weight of an in-mold lid with hardshell durability.
R-Fit Dial
A rear turn-dial cradle a parent or child can tune by hand, tool-free, so the helmet sits level and snug over a thin beanie and can take up a little room across a season.
Multi-Layer Face Foam
Layered comfort foam at the front of the liner for fit and feel against the face. It is a comfort foam — not the EPP foam the step-up Whoopee Impacts adds for repeated impacts.
Permanent Ventilation
Always-open vents with channels between the liner layers to release warm, damp air. Being fixed, they cannot be closed on the coldest days.
Features
- ·'Glue On' polycarbonate hybrid shell — in-mold lightness with hardshell durability
- ·Tool-free R-Fit dial snugs a level fit over a beanie or as a child grows
- ·Padded Velvet & Mesh liner that comes out to wash
- ·Classic soft ear pads and a standard clip buckle
- ·Permanent vents move warm, damp air on the way down
- ·CE & ASTM certified for kids snow-sport use
- ·No MIPS and no visor — a certified starter lid, not a step-up
The Rossignol Whoopee is the entry lid in Rossignol's kids Whoopee line, and the job it is built for is simple: a certified first helmet with an adjustable fit, at a low price. The shell is a 'Glue On' hybrid — a polycarbonate outer bonded to the foam liner at key points — which Rossignol uses to pair in-mold lightness with hardshell toughness. The Whoopee is CE and ASTM certified, the marks a kids snow-sport helmet passes; those are lab standards designed to reduce injury risk, never a promise of protection.
The Whoopee keeps fit and comfort tool-free. An R-Fit dial at the back tunes the cradle by hand so the lid sits level and snug over a thin beanie, the Velvet & Mesh liner is padded and comes out to wash, and classic soft ear pads and a clip buckle round it out. Ventilation is permanent — the vents stay open to move warm, damp air, which also means they cannot be shut on the coldest days. There is no visor, so a child rides in goggles.
Where the Whoopee stops is the protection tier. Its foam is comfort-focused Multi-Layer Face Foam, tuned for fit rather than repeated impacts — the EPP foam that absorbs repeated knocks belongs to the step-up Whoopee Impacts — and it carries no MIPS or rotational-management system. That is the trade for the $69.95 ticket. If you want multi-impact foam, the Whoopee Impacts is the one; if you want a rotational layer, a MIPS kids helmet such as the Smith Glide Jr Mips covers it. For a family after tested protection and an easy dial fit at a starter price, with no need for a rotational system or repeat-impact foam, the Whoopee is the value pick in the line — snug it to a growing head, wash the liner, and pass it on once the head outgrows the range.
Safety — read this
No helmet prevents all injury, and that holds for kids too. The Whoopee is CE and ASTM certified — those are lab standards a helmet passes, designed to reduce injury risk, never to guarantee it. This model has no MIPS, so it adds no rotational-impact layer. With a child, fit does the work: the helmet should sit level and snug with the R-Fit dial firm, never loose to 'grow into,' and it should be replaced after any significant impact even if it looks fine.
Strengths
- +Certified (CE & ASTM) starter helmet with an adjustable fit at a $69.95 entry price
- +R-Fit dial tunes by hand to a level fit over a beanie or as a child grows
- +'Glue On' polycarbonate shell pairs in-mold lightness with hardshell durability
- +Padded Velvet & Mesh liner comes out to wash
Best For
Parents after an affordable, CE- and ASTM-certified first ski or snowboard helmet for a young skier — one whose R-Fit dial tunes by hand and whose liner lifts out to wash — who have no need for a rotational system, repeat-impact foam or a built-in visor.
Limitations
- −No MIPS or any rotational-management system
- −Comfort face foam, not the multi-impact EPP foam of the step-up Impacts
- −Permanent vents stay open and cannot be shut on the coldest days
- −No visor — a child needs goggles
Not For
Parents who want a rotational system — the Whoopee has no MIPS, so choose a MIPS kids helmet such as the Smith Glide Jr Mips. Parents who want foam built for repeated knocks — that is the step-up Whoopee Impacts with its EPP foam, not this entry model. Parents who want a built-in visor so a child can skip goggles — that is the separate Whoopee Visor Impacts. And any child whose head falls outside the Whoopee range: fit to a snug, level size, never buy big to grow into.
Specs
- Certification
- CE & ASTM
- Shell
- 'Glue On' polycarbonate hybrid — in-mold lightness with hardshell durability
- Foam
- Multi-Layer Face Foam (comfort foam; no EPP multi-impact foam)
- Rotational Protection
- None — no MIPS
- Fit System
- R-Fit tool-free dial
- Ventilation
- Permanent (fixed) vents
- Liner
- Padded Velvet & Mesh — washable Whoopee-line liner
- Ear Pads / Buckle
- Classic soft ear pads · standard clip buckle
- Visor
- None — goggles needed
- Sizes
- See the product listing for available sizes - Rossignol publishes no separate size table for this entry model
- Age Group
- Kids / junior
Common Questions
- Does the Rossignol Whoopee have MIPS?
- No. This entry Whoopee has no MIPS or any rotational-management system. If you want a rotational layer, look at a MIPS kids helmet such as the Smith Glide Jr Mips, or step up within the line. MIPS is an add-on system, not a certification — the Whoopee is still CE and ASTM certified.
- What is the difference between the Whoopee and the Whoopee Impacts?
- The Impacts steps up the foam: it adds EPP foam built to absorb repeated impacts, plus a roll chinpad and a goggle retainer, at a higher price. The plain Whoopee uses comfort-focused Multi-Layer Face Foam and trades the multi-impact foam for the lower ticket. Both share the Glue On shell, R-Fit dial and CE & ASTM certification.
- How do I choose the right size?
- Measure your child's head just above the ears and match it to the size range on this listing. The Whoopee follows the Whoopee-line sizing, and the plain model's own size table is not published separately, so confirm the size shown here before buying. Fit to a snug, level size — never buy big to 'grow into.'
- Should I replace the helmet after a crash?
- Yes. Replace any helmet after a significant impact even if it looks undamaged — the protective foam can be compromised without visible signs. Check too that the R-Fit dial still holds a snug, level fit each time your child rides.
